Allignment Issues with Eibach Springs

Right now, my front cannot be aligned because the Eibach springs dropped the front pretty low. The springs settled after a week of driving and the front tires are now like just above the fenders.

The alignment cannot be done by the local service stations. Sears backed out and they didn't think they can do it correctly. Firestone tried but they said that the front spoiler is so low and that their equipment does not fit to align the wheels.

My nephew already replaced the eccentric bolts alignment kit. He installed 2 of these special "notched" bolts so that there will be more adjustment available when aligning the front wheels. It's a standard Mercedes part.

Its too bad that this lowered spring mod is causing a big problem with the front alignment.

What are my options:

1. Raise the front about 1/2". This may be all that is needed to be able to align the front wheels well - every little bit counts in a big way.

How? Change the Spring Pads to size 5. That will bring it up almost 1/2". By adding the thickest pad (#5 from a #3). It was mentioned in the forums that the front has #3 and the rear #2. I confirmed that the rear is a #2 pad but I will leave that alone for now.

Changing the front spring pads to a number 5 will raise it about 1/2" and match the rear. I will drive it for a week then have it aligned at this Daly City alignment shop that can align problematic lowered cars.

I'll schedule the pad swap with my nephew and order the pads at the stealership. Hopefully he could get it done before Thanksgiving.

If the front wheel still cannot be aligned properly then I will have to put back the original springs. Dang!

If I do that, I will have to drop the front because it was way too high with the stock springs.

The front should use #1 from number #3, that is only 1/2" adjustment. The rear will have to be lifted to catch up with the front so the rear should have #4. That's the only logical adjustment and alternative if I put the stock springs back.

That sucks!

I am very disappointed with the Eibach lowering kit for the C36. If the setup will not align properly then I will definitely have the stock spring put back. I do not see any reason why I would use it if it will create tire and alignment problems.

And I don't know why Eibach makes and sells a product that will cause alignment and tire wear problems - greed?

There should have been a warning that installation of those spring on the Mercedes C36 will cause alignment and tire wear problems.

It does not make sense for me to install those springs if I cannot get the front wheels aligned. That's a dumb thing to do and it's a dumb product to buy.